How Is Food Safety Addressed in Agricultural Epidemiology?
Ensuring food safety is a major concern in agricultural epidemiology. Contaminated food can lead to foodborne illnesses that affect a large number of people. Epidemiologists work to trace the sources of contamination and study the transmission pathways of pathogens to develop guidelines for safe food handling, processing, and distribution. Effective surveillance systems are also essential for early detection and response to foodborne outbreaks.
